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Band 7 Highly Specialist SLT in Bilingualism

Birmingham Community Health Care Nhs Foundation Trust

Band 7 Highly Specialist SLT in Bilingualism

£52809

Birmingham Community Health Care Nhs Foundation Trust, Birmingham

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 10 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b5d6548d5cfb4a2f9ad0244f2c86a442

Full Job Description

  • You will provide Speech and Language Therapy at a highly specialist level, with a specific focus on the area of bilingualism, functioning in partnership with other agencies and disciplines to support in the holistic assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children and young people known to the service.

  • You will demonstrate clinical leadership in bilingualism and represent the local team/service area in all appropriate meetings to support and develop quality services for bilingual children and young people across the city in an integrated partnership model.

  • You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and support of a team of SLT staff comprising of bands 4 to 7

  • You will develop strong and effective working relationships with colleagues using highly developed interpersonal skills

  • You will apply BCHC Trust policies regarding staff management with fairness and compassion.

    Do you have a special interest in the field of bilingualism? Are you passionate about the latest development and research in bilingualism and promoting and sharing good practice with SLT colleagues and partners?


    • Do you enjoy supporting your colleagues and helping them develop their clinical skills?

  • It's a very exciting time for the Children's SLT service:

    • + Significant new investment from health and our education partners to grow the team: new posts across a range of bands, including significant growth in our leadership team.
    + We are working closely with Marie Gascoigne and the Better Communication team implementing a Balanced System approach to support children with SLCN, working in partnership with families, the Local Authority and a wide range of stakeholders.
    + We are working in localities developing local networks in order to build skills in the wider workforce and increase the impact of our interventions.
    + Experienced team committed to taking NQPs through preceptor-ship & a culture of ongoing learning and clinical supervision.
    + Strong links with Universities and commitment to student education

  • We offer a supportive working environment with access to specialist clinical support, and an emphasis on sharing good practice through effective team working.